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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Melvern, KS

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The cost of independent living in Melvern is about $2,949 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 10 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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This is a very nice community, and my mother is doing very well since her move here. She is getting better each day. They have a great staff at this community. They have been easy to work with, and very...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
What a bustling little community you will find this to be. Their doors are always welcome to anyone who wishes to stop by for a visit. They host an annual garage sale, car show, Easter egg hunt, and many dinners and parties throughout the year. With all this going on, Jodi Smith, Director even...
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Things are going okay here.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Where quality is expressed through our care. Mission Statement - Deaconess Long Term Care is devoted to meeting the needs of those individuals entrusted to our care. We foster a nurturing environment where residents, families, and employees are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. We...
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This is a nice place for your loved one to be. I would recommend to take your loved one to see the community. If you can stay a little bit and see activities in the community you will be able to see how...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vintage Park at Ottawa is a family focused ASSISTED LIVING community in the town of Ottawa, Kansas. Ottawa is a historical midwestern town with a plethora of cultural and recreational activities including antique stores, live theater, museums, lakes for fishing, farms, camps, cultural centers,...
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I moved mom here when I realized she needed more quality care. I appreciated how homey it felt. Staff kept mom clean and got her up every day to sit out with staff and peers. The facility was clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cedar Square is a senior housing community in South Cedar, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas. It has a very active senior housing program for citizens aged 55 years and older. It is tucked away from the bustling noise of the city with the greenery surrounding the locality creating a stunningly...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Melvern, KS

The average cost of senior living in Melvern is $2,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garnett, KS with an average of $2,549 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melvern, KS vs. nearby cities

Melvern, KS
$2,949/mo
$3,374/mo
$3,187/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melvern, KS vs. the state and national average

Melvern, KS
$2,949/mo
$3,781/mo
U.S. national average
$4,000/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Melvern vs. other types of senior living

$3,699/mo
Independent Living
$2,949/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Melvern, KS by room type

Semi-Private
$2,950/mo
Studio
$4,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,050/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Melvern

Recent reviews for independent living in Melvern

Vintage Park at Ottawa

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I think they do a great job. I have been real happy. I am really impressed with the staff. The administrator there has been great. I would give them a five.

Melvern independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvern independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvern, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melvern independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Melvern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Melvern independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Melvern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
35.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvern independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Melvern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melvern, KSNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
45.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.4%
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